lighting kit for beginners..

[lowkster]

Im looking to buy a lighting kit for my film making expeditionns. Can anyone recomend what I should buy? Keep in mind, Im no where near rich..lol Thanks

PS. Miker If you are out there I would appreciate your advice.

[miker]

The "workbench" type lights you get at places like B&Q are usually 500w, which is equivalent to a redhead IIRC. We used two of those on a shoot last month, they worked very well for what we used them for:
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Of course, you don't get barn doors and gels just burst into flame so they're a one trick pony. They work best sat on a flat surface, or a cheap human light-stand works too.

Since you'll be in the DIY store, also get a couple of pairs of the thickest gardening gloves they have. These will be good for your light handlers. Get a big sheet of polystyrene you can use as a reflector, and possibly flagging if it doesn't melt.

I'm sure you'll be glad to know that Robert Rodriguez used DIY workbench lighting in El Mariachi.

[richard.fisher]

I bought 4 of these - http://www.homebase.co.uk/webapp/wcs...tegoryId=51339 - sans motion detectors, and a two pairs of really thick gloves for about ?25 ($50). If you just need to illuminate something, they do the trick. In terms of budget there is no more cost effective way i know.

In fact, I'm leaving the country for a few years next week, so if anyone wants the lights they are welcome to come round and pick them up (from Statford, East London).

[miker]

In fact, I'm leaving the country for a few years next week

<font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Oh, so casually dropped into the conversation!

Anywhere nice?

[richard.fisher]

Brisbane. Never been there (never left europe before) but i've heard it's nice. Was offered a job there and it's quite a good time in my life to move, before i have kids and all that goes with that. Fully to intend to come back in 2-4 years time. Hopefully with a TV script under my arm.